Piffles Podcast

Episode 242 - Rest Easy George

Rider Nation is mourning as we say good bye to the great George Reed. 

In the Opening Kick Off Alex, Greg, and Steve pay tribute to George Reed and look at the pluses and minuses of the game vs BC. 

In the Odds and Endzones the guys give props to the CFL for getting Green Day as the Grey Cup half time act, wonder if and when Micah Awe will actually be suspended, Doug Brown really put his foot in his mouth, plus a whole bunch more odd ball Canadian Rules. 

Plus breaking down the up coming game vs the Tiger-Cats and so much more

Episode 241 - This Blank-ing Team

After a terrible loss and a lot of technical issues Alex, Greg, and Steve are back!

In the Opening Kick Off the guys try to find hope in the loss to the Redblacks, explain why the team can't win East of Mosaic stadium, and who if anyone survives in management at the end of the year.

In the Odds and Endzones we try to figure out the CFL's Kelce and Swift connection, the Riders legends night, and the realize there are kids buying beer for the first time that never seen the Stampeders miss the playoffs. 

Plus the weekly breakdowns and so much more

Episode 240 - Lights Off

The gang is all together. 

In the Opening Kick Off, Greg, Alex, and Steve break down the Riders loss versus the Elks, Try to figure out why the defense is regressing, Are the Riders soft, and wonder if it is possible to keep Craig Dickenson away from a microphone. 

In the Odds and Endzones, there is plenty of Roy Shivers and Danny Barrett talk, Are teams better than their records, and when do the Argos start resting their starters after lighting up the league?

Plus they break down the upcoming game versus the Redblacks and the rest of the CFL games for the week. 

Episode 239 - Banj-OMG

It's just Greg and Alex this week. Did Steve run off with Chris Streveler? You need to listen to find out. 

In the Opening Kick Off, Greg and Alex break down the Riders defeat at the Banjo Bowl, Try to define what the this Riders team actually is, and where are the bright spots for the last third of the season. 

In the Odds and Endzones, former Rider Darnell Sankey is back in the league but in Montreal and 2 weeks after we have the commissioner on the stats page is working, so you are welcome. 

Plus they break down the upcoming game versus the Elks and the rest of the CFL games for the week. 

Episode 238 - Big Ol’ (Head)Butt

The boys are back and the Riders don't make it easy on Rider Nation's hearts.

In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss the wild Labour Day finish, Pete Robertson's penalty and 1 game suspension, Have Craig Dickenson and Jeremy O'Day figured it out?

 

Then around the CFL in Odds and End Zones the guys talk about "Swag" Kelly reupping in Toronto long term, Duke Williams out in the Hammer, Banjo Bowl memories, plus the weekly picks.

Episode 237 - Oddball Canadian Rules

The Riders may be coming off the by week but there is a still a ton to talk about in the CFL. 

In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about the Riders marketing around Labour Day, Is a home play off game really that crazy, and what are the chances of the Riders bringing back Dakoda Shepley off an NFL run.

In the Odds and Endzones, Nathan Rourke was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars is he coming back north, Are the Elks not terrible?, and in USports the Mount Allison Mounties and Acadia Axemen had the most Canadian finish in football history and it was AMAZING!!

Plus the guys tee up the Labour Day Classic and look at their weekly picks.

Piffles Special Episode - Randy’s Pod Trip

In this special episode CFL Commissioner, Randy Ambroise, joins Alex, Greg, and Steve for an open conversation about the legacy of Rich Stubler, Labour Day as a player, CFL Expansion and Marketing, Officiating, an honest assessment of Genius Sports transition, and much more. 

Episode 236 - Meatballin’ Out

Straight from their basements (and a hotel room) the guys are back with their Cheetos to cover another CFL week 

In the Opening Kickoff Alex, Greg and Steve discuss the wild win vs the BC Lions. Where has this intensity always been? Is Jake Dolegala the answer? And can we quit asking if Craig Dickenson is safe for the year?

In the Odds and Endzones, the guys discuss the possibility of an Eastern crossover, the Elks finally winning a game, plus some of the unsung Rider heroes this season that no one saw coming. 

Plus we are raising money for CFL Fans Fight Cancer check @pifflespod on socials to see how you can win a Roughriders signed ball. 

Episode 235 - Dickey On A Prayer

Piffles Podcast Episode 235 - Dickey On A Prayer

Whoa! We're halfway there!

The Riders are 9 games into their season and the guys take a look at where they started and try to figure out where they end up. 

In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the drubbing the Riders took in Montreal, and they discuss if Head Coach Craig Dickenson can survive past the upcoming bye-week.

In Odds and Endzones, The fallout of Edmonton Elks and President Victor Cui parting ways midseason, Winnipeg is down Zach Collaros but how good is Dru Brown way too early Most Outstanding Player predictions, and how the CFL schedule makes no sense.

Plus breaking down the upcoming game vs the BC Lions and weekly CFL picks. 

Episode 234 - Awesome! Awesome to the Max!

Boom!

The guys start off with a Max size announcement then settle in to discuss white knuckling through a tight game vs the Redblacks. Brett Freaking Lauther is back, this Sterns kid looks great but can they keep him on the roster, and why did neither coach want to win that game? 

Around the League: Chad Kelly pulled due to a banged up ankle and the Argos lose their first game, Ticats and Tommy Condell "mutually" part ways, and Steve's favorite player, Chris Streveler, got cut from the NFL is he CFL bound?

Plus the guys tee up the upcoming game in Montreal vs Cody Fajardo and Jason Maas